Simplified technique for suturing a temporary keratoprosthesis for pars plana vitrectomy.
OBJECTIVE
To describe an efficient technique for suturing a Landers wide-field temporary keratoprosthesis for intraocular surgery in an eye with an opaque cornea.


METHODS
Two sutures were preplaced at partial thickness into corneal stroma parallel to the corneoscleral limbus. Suture ends were placed through corresponding holes in the keratoprosthesis and tied.


RESULTS
The temporary keratoprosthesis was held firmly in place with two sutures and provided clear visualization for extensive intraocular surgery.


CONCLUSIONS
The preplaced two-suture technique for securing a temporary keratoprosthesis to the globe decreased the time that the globe was open.
Smith
R J
RJ
Jules Stein Eye Institute, UCLA School of Medicine, USA.
Bhavsar
A R
AR
D003315:Cornea / Q000601:surgery*; D016039:Corneal Transplantation; D006801:Humans; D019476:Insect Proteins; D019919:Prosthesis Implantation / Q000379:methods*; D047011:Silk; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013537:Sutures; D014821:Vitrectomy
D019476:Insect Proteins; D047011:Silk